Dana Point Whale Festival

The Dana Point Whale Festival is one of Southern California’s largest whale celebrations. Visitors come from all over Southern California to celebrate the annual migration of gray whales from Alaska to Mexico.

This fun-filled event draws thousands of visitors to Dana Point Harbor each year over the first two weekends in March. The Festival of Whales Parade starts the celebration on the opening day festival.

The Dana Point Whale Festival parade begins at 10:00 AM and runs along Pacific Coast Highway from Selva Road to Golden Lantern street in Dana Point,